Nature Inspired Twig-Tac-Toe

By the end of summer, my children usually aquire a substantial nature collection. We often use bits and pieces of their collection in nature inspired arts and crafts activities. Shared below is a tutorial for our newest nature inspired game, Twig-Tac-Toe!

Children are attracted to the simplicity of Twig-Tac-Toe. The game is easy for kids to create around the yard, park, or campfire and does not require a trip to the craft store – use whatever string, twine, or yarn you have on hand!

Materials Needed:

4 sticks (I used sticks about the circumference of my finger)

4 small stones

8 twigs

twine

scissors

Directions:

1. Use the twine to tie the 4 sticks together into a tic-tac-toe board. 2. Next, use the twine to tie 2 twigs together into the shape of a letter X. Repeat 3 more times. 3. Find a partner to play, relax, and enjoy the game with! Three in a row wins!

15 Nature Inspired Crafts for Kids

Listed below are 15 nature inspired crafts that use simple, free materials often collected by children throughout the summer.

MORE FROM FIREFLIES AND MUD PIES!

Craft Newsletter!

Get the latest crafty updates from Fireflies and Mud Pies delivered to your inbox!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

This form collects information we will use to send you newsletters with our latest posts and special offers. All emails include an unsubscribe link. You may opt-out at any time. Read our privacy policy here.

I loved the stick instruments- what a great craft to make with my second grade class! I also think the ribbon scrap tree ornaments are adorable. And the seed paper cards are a great idea for my Ancient China Unit when we talk about how paper is made, and plus I can pick the seeds to put into the card to go along with the unit. ~HeatherThe Meek Moose

Looking for Something?

Trending This Month

Order Our New Book!

Craft Newsletter!

Get the latest crafty updates from Fireflies and Mud Pies delivered to your inbox!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

This form collects information we will use to send you newsletters with our latest posts and special offers. All emails include an unsubscribe link. You may opt out any time. Read our privacy policy here.